Previews
SÁB 13.12.2014
Of the last twelve points up for grabs, Valencia have only taken two. The last was against Granada CF, when they wasted an opportunity having been ahead on the scoreboard. The Blanquinegros welcome to their ground a Rayo Vallecano who have been inconsistent in their recent fixtures, alternating victory and defeat.
Team news
Paco Alcácer and Dani Parejo are Valencia’s most significant absentees for this game, with both players unavailable through suspension. For Rayo, Paco Jémez has 18 players for this game, with Toño, Zé Castro, Cobeño and Fatau still absent.
Views from the dugout
Nuno Espírito Santo has denied that there are nerves in his camp due to recent results: "What we do have is a massive desire to win; it’s essential for our objectives. We’ve just had a bad result, but there’s no anxiety. There’s a desire to go into the game, compete and win".
Paco Jémez talked about his opposition’s form: "Valencia had a spectacular start to the Liga and for a few games they’ve been struggling. So they’ve fallen off from a great start to the season; we’re going to try and take advantage of the situation".
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